Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Apr 11, 2021

Bonnie Mae Terry Neiswinger, age 93, died peacefully at home on Sunday, April 11, 2021. She worked 30 years at Fort Harrison, retiring in 1982. She was married to James E. Neiswinger until his death in 1994. Also predeceasing her were her daughter, Delight Mae Neiswinger, who passed away in 2008 and her grandson, James Neiswinger, Jr., who died in...

Apr 11, 2021

Anne Wynelle (Davis) Billings 89, of Avon, IN died on April 11, 2021. Anne was born on August 29, 1931 in Macon, Georgia to Rev. Thomas E. and Rosa Belle (Flowers) Davis. Anne was a lifelong learner and teacher. She taught the last 15 of her 33-year teaching career at Stephen Decatur Elementary in Indianapolis.

Anne was a long-time member...

Apr 10, 2021

Apr 10, 2021

Barbara Garland was born on May 31, 1931 to the late Lloyd and Laverne (Holder) Byasee.  She loved the Lord with all her heart and made it her mission to love others and introduce them to Jesus Christ.

The other loves of her life were her son, Steven; daughter, Joetta; daughter-in-law, Michelle and two grandchildren, Robert and Grace.

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Apr 10, 2021

Leonard “Lenn” Stephen Milewski 90 of Indianapolis, IN formerly of Wyandotte, Michigan passed away April 10, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN.  Lenn was born on September 03, 1930 to Alexander and Anna (Patalan) Milewski.  Lenn attended Theodore Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, Michigan then Eastern Michigan University.  Lenn worked at General Motors Corporation as an accountant for 34 years before retiring. ...

Apr 10, 2021

William “Bill” Albert Clements

84, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 10, 2021. He was born on June 17, 1936 in Clementsville, Kentucky as the son of Hubert and Delmar Clements.

Fisherman and retired teamster, Bill loved working in the yard, playing slot machines, listening to bluegrass music, watching westerns on the “idiot box” and incessantly using the phrase “hell...

Apr 10, 2021

Rosalee June Forey, 82 of Indianapolis, IN passed away unexpectedly April 10, 2021. She was born August 8, 1938 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Charlie and Mildred (Heacock) Monroe. Rosalee was loving and kind and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband, Ed, her sisters, Ingrid (Bob) Thayer, Angie (Herman)...

Apr 9, 2021

Richard A. Budach, 85, of Indianapolis passed away April 9, 2021.  He was born January 12, 1936, in Earlville, IL, the son of the late Wilhelm “William” O. and Florence (Engle) Budach.

Richard proudly and honorably served in the United States Navy from 1953 until 1965.  He retired in 1993 as an accountant with the Department of Defense.  He was...

Apr 9, 2021

Ben Bierlein was 52 years young when he passed away on April 9th, 2021. Ben was born in Columbus, IN on March 15, 1969, to wonderful parents, Alan and Jane Bierlein. Although they preceded him in death, we know they were there waiting to welcome him Home.

Ben is survived by his fabulous sister, Liz Leonard of Martinez, GA who...

Apr 9, 2021

Thelma “TR” Lee Rumford, 89, passed away April 9, 2021 at Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife Community in Franklin, IN. She was born on December 29, 1931 in Indianapolis, IN to the late George Whistler and Nettie Leone (Stutsman) Amos.

She attended Warren Central High School, where she met her high school sweetheart, Samuel S. Rumford Jr. They were married in 1951...

Apr 8, 2021

Following a prolonged illness, it has pleased our Heavenly Father, in his wise providence to take from this veil of tears to himself in heaven the soul of our departed brother Henry Clifton Thompson. Henry departed this life on April 8th, 2021 at the age of 76.

Affectionately known as “Hank” to all his friends and family, Henry was born...

Apr 8, 2021

It is with grieving hearts and stunned disbelief that we share the news of the passing of the most incredible daughter, sister, mother, aunt and Nonna, Kelly Sue Pataky. Kelly passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2021, at the age of 61. Born on October 10, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Kelly was the middle child to John and Ann Nevin....

Apr 8, 2021

Linda Towler Cox Langford age 69, passed from this life into eternity to be with her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2021, after a hard and brave battle with cancer.

Linda grew up on the eastside of Indianapolis, along with her sister, Kaye, and raised by her loving parents. Linda loved helping with vacation bible school at her family’s...

Apr 8, 2021

Jack Carl Shulse, 86 of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday April 8, 2021. He was born on September 13, 1934 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Thomas and Henrietta Shulse. He was a proud graduate of Tech High School. Jack dutifully served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a dedicated employer for the United States...

Apr 8, 2021

Robert “Bob” Raney, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully April 8th, 2021. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on November 19th, 1938, to parents Vernon and Eva Tidd.

He worked at AM General and was a member of the UAW for many years before retiring.

Bob was a kind, loving gentleman. He was a valued member at Lighthouse Baptist church. Bob...

Apr 7, 2021

Bina Louise Lane, 96, Avon, IN, was welcomed to her Heavenly home on April 7, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Grant and Eva (Carroll) Fleenor, all 11 siblings, and husband Tom Lane.

Bina was born on July 3, 1924, in Sneedville, TN.

Bina is survived by her 2 “girls”, as they were always introduced, Sue (Stan)...

Apr 7, 2021

Wayne Edward Kinman (80), loving husband, father, and grandfather passed from this life to be with his Lord on April 7, 2021. Wayne was born in Petersburg, Indiana on July 25, 1940. He attended Broad Ripple High School and Butler University. Wayne began his 52-year career at MCL Cafeterias in June of 1956 as a bus boy. He was promoted...

Apr 6, 2021

Louis “Louie” J. Henry of Avon, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at the age of 84. He was born January 7,1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents Louis and Frances Henry (Lawson). Louie served his country in the United States Marine Corp. and was extremely proud of his service. In 1955 he met the love of his life, Grace “Marie”...

Apr 6, 2021

At the request of Paul, no service will be held, but a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Paul was born July 4th,1955 in Johnson county, Indiana to Roberta Burkhart (Wesley) and Raymond Floyd Hardwick. Paul was a very giving man who looked out for all he cared for.

He is survived by his daughter Lisa...

Apr 5, 2021

Danny Lee Rist

55, of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away on April 5, 2021.  Danny was born on January 8, 1966 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He was a self-employed construction worker and professional painter until he retired.  Danny enjoyed cooking, gardening, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Carpenter; daughter, Shanell Rist...